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	PURPOSE: To ensure that direct care staff can demonstrate competence in minimizing and implementing the use of restraint and/or seclusion. POLICY: In accordance with Hospital's philosophy on restraint and seclusion which espouses the creation of an environment that minimizes circumstances that give rise to restraint and/or seclusion use and that maximizes safety when they are used, initial and ongoing education for direct care staff is heavily supported and provided. All physicians and other LIPs authorized to order restraints or seclusion by Hospital policy and in accordance with state...
Second excerpt:
	...psychological well-being of the patient who is restrained and/or secluded, including, but not limited to, respiratory and circulatory status, skin integrity, vital signs, hygiene and elimination, nutritional/hydration needs and any special requirements specified by hospital policy associated with the one 1 hour face-to-face evaluation Notes: According to CMS, patient assessment and intervals for assessment and monitoring shall be determined by the patient's clinical needs, the patient's...